2018-05-21 08:00
In 2009, 2010, 2011, around that time, we had a Coconut Hunt here in Coconut Grove. For a few weeks maybe months before, we would meet on Friday nights at the Windisch-Hunt Gallery and we wo… Read More
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2018-05-19 08:00
I received this anonymously from a "John Smith."Good Afternoon Tom,The corruption in the City of Miami profits from parking whether people pay or not and some of these money grab tactics are… Read More
2018-05-18 13:00
The last MKTPlace of the season is Saturday, May 19 from 11 am to 6 pm.You know, that's the little market at the corner of Grand and Douglas, that has all the local favs you desire, prepared… Read More
2018-05-18 08:00
Nicole SingletaryI wanted to clarify yesterday's article on the BID.What I was trying to say is that I felt that Nicole Singletary, the current BID director, was probably the only one I have… Read More
2018-05-17 20:20
From the Metronomic websiteIt's official. The parking lot next to Greenstreet Cafe will become a hotel.The Arts & Minds school property has also been sold. Talk is that an office buildin… Read More
2018-05-17 11:25
Tuesday's meeting at the Sailing ClubGrove 2030 had a forum Tuesday night, regarding the Coconut Grove BID called, "Bidding Adieu?: The Once and Future Coconut Grove Business Improvement Dis… Read More
2018-05-16 12:30
I received this from a reader, I told him I would keep him anonymous, although he didn't ask me to. Now they are booting scooters. I didn't even know they made boots that small!Tom,Was readi… Read More
2018-05-16 10:29
Ann Rubino, Teresa Giudice, Kathy Cowan, Rita SchwartzPaws4You, a Miami-based, non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to save dogs from euthanasia at Miami-Dade Animal Servic… Read More
2018-05-15 14:45
There is a Grove 2030 Forum tonight, Tuesday, May 15 at the Sailing Club. It's called, "Bidding Adieu?: The Once and Future Coconut Grove Business Improvement District."From parks to parking… Read More
2018-05-15 13:51
The next meeting of the Coconut Grove Village Council will is Friday, May 18, 6:30 pm, at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, the public is invited.Discussion Items:Public Comment limi… Read More
2018-05-15 13:46
As I was writing about the Bookstore and their Kitchen/restaurant's move to Florentine Plaza last week, I got to thinking of all the businesses that were and are at the plaza and I realized… Read More
2018-05-14 12:30
Some tweets you might have missed this weekend.I thought the flowers were free. But it was a Mother's Day Mattress sale instead. Even better.Did they bother to even look out the window? #Fal… Read More
2018-05-14 12:17
Someone left a comment on the Call to Action post. It was anonymous, unfortunately, so I cannot give them credit, but I do like what they had to say.Walking, biking, and ride-share are the f… Read More
2018-05-13 15:00
Terry and Terry - Terry Ferrer, left, with Glenn Terry.The GlassHaus condo is holding a pop-up art event featuring artist Terry Ferrer in a one man, two hour show, on Thursday, May 17 from 5… Read More
2018-05-13 11:59
Sylvano Bignon, sent out a Call to Action on Friday. What he says here is quite interesting and I think it finally had to be said by one of the business owners. Sylvano owns Greenstreet Cafe… Read More
2018-05-12 08:00
John MisteleIt is very rare for a student to achieve a perfect score on an Advanced Placement exam but John Mistele, a senior at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, has gotten two per… Read More
2018-05-11 12:30
Before and after.Remember that towing scam near Florentine Plaza on Main Highway we wrote about last week? That one story had thousands of readers and lots of responses on our Facebook page… Read More
2018-05-11 08:00
The Bookstore Kitchen is now open for business at Florentine Plaza (4444 Main Highway). We stopped by yesterday, it's at the former Akashi space. The day before, we checked out the new Books… Read More
2018-05-10 23:55
The City Commissioner voted on Thursday to renew the U.S. Sailing Center lease for 10 years with two four-year options. The public was all behind this and really let the commissioners n… Read More
2018-05-10 08:00
Lilia Garcia and Monty Trainer of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival flank the scholarship winners. The Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association Scholarship Program recognized 20 ta… Read More
2018-05-09 12:30
Pitbull of Blues will be at The Barnacle on Friday May 12 from 7-9 pm on Spread out a picnic blanket or relax in your favorite lawn chair as the Pitbull of Blues Band brings its own bre… Read More
2018-05-09 10:40
Alven Murcia, general manager of the Bookstore.It's musical chairs when it comes to Florentine Plaza at Main Highway and Fuller Street. Since the new owners took over, the place has been any… Read More
2018-05-08 10:22
2018-05-07 08:00
Marvelless MarkThe next Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce luncheon is Friday, May 11 at the Soneseta hotel. Marvelless Mark (Kamp) is guest speaker who will present one of a keynote address… Read More
2018-05-06 08:00
I applaud the efforts of those wishing to save the Bahamian community and heritage of Coconut Grove’s Village West. This is indeed a noble mission, that many have attempted in various… Read More
2018-05-05 08:00
Ellen KemplerPhoto: FacebookJoin the Coconut Grove Rotary Club luncheon this week when they present Ellen Kempler, co-founder and director of Partners for Self-Employment (PSE,). She wi… Read More
2018-05-04 14:30
On Saturday, May 5, the Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association Scholarship Program will recognize 20 talented art students from Miami-Dade County by presenting a $1,000 scholarship… Read More
2018-05-04 12:30
Coconut Grove goes to the dogs on Sunday, May 6 from 11 am to 4 pm as Equipaws Pet Services presents Woofstock at The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway. Park on the… Read More
2018-05-04 08:00
The Miami Planning Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) met Wednesday night and deferred their decision on the NCD code changes until a meeting on June 20. The asked for at least one more communi… Read More
2018-05-03 12:30
FrameWorks is presenting "Fun with Fabrication" on Saturday, May 5 at the Frameworks Gallery from 6 to 9 pm.It's more of a party than an art show this month. See what the amazing creative te… Read More
2018-05-03 08:00
So I was privy to another ugly towing incident yesterday. This specific parking spot has been discussed over and over again, it was the subject at a parking meeting last October. The locatio… Read More
2018-05-02 12:30
Arbor, the leafy, 52-residence boutique condominium rising on Oak Avenue in the heart of Coconut Grove, has announced an official partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Million Trees Mia… Read More
2018-05-02 08:00
Remember our Peacock Tour in 2010 where a bunch of plaster peacocks were painted and placed around town?There have also been the Calle Ocho Roosters and the Manatees in the City of South Mia… Read More
2018-05-01 12:30
From parks to parking to promoting special events, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District – the “BID” – influences village life in myriad ways for residents… Read More
2018-05-01 08:00
This letter came from Ed Cabassa, president of the US Sailing Center here in the Grove.Kids at the Sailing Center.The Sailing Center (2476 S. Bayshore Drive) was the idea of a few well known… Read More
2018-04-30 19:51
Starting May 1, these are the new Grove valet rates and locations:1. The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District will be subsidizing the valet service to provide for a $5 rate for… Read More
2018-04-30 12:30
Some thoughts I passed on to the commissioners and Planning and Zoning (and I responded on your Facebook site also) regarding the GroveBeautiful letter.I believe this email reveals just how… Read More
2018-04-30 08:00
A lot of people are not happy about the closure of Virginia Street for the purpose of CocoWalk's construction of their new office building. I remember when there was a time when Commissioner… Read More
2018-04-29 15:00
Interesting article in the Boston Globe called, "Why can't Boston build taller?"Check it out here Read More
2018-04-29 08:00
I went to Asian Thai Kitchen yesterday for lunch. I got chicken curry. They have three types. I go often, but for some reason, I started looking at the photos pasted on the glass case… Read More
2018-04-28 12:30
The BID has sent out a traffic alert for the Center Grove.Part of CocoWalk will be coming down soon, the section next to Virginia street and to that end, Virginia Street will become one sout… Read More
2018-04-28 08:00
The Miami Concervatory of Music (MCM) has groups forming for summer music camp for kids ages 5-12.This is perfect for children with no musical background and for those who are already involv… Read More
2018-04-27 14:31
A scene from Village West today.This letter from GroveBeautiful, has been circulating today. We are sharing it here.This is the dated April 26, 2018.Hi Everyone. We had a producti… Read More
2018-04-27 12:30
Bike Coconut Grove is organizing events for each of the next three weekends. Sunday, April 29: Earth Day at the Barnacle, 11 am-4 pm. They'll be offering bike decorating for the kids, a… Read More
2018-04-27 08:00
On Saturday, April 28, Comic Cure presents "Miami and Coconut Grove: A very funny history" with Freddy Stebbins, who is returning to Coconut Grove with his funny history class. This event de… Read More
2018-04-26 12:30
Art and Poetry Come Together at the Free Kids Art Workshop on Saturday,April 28. It starts at 10:30 am and it's free.Ever make a poem you were so proud of you wanted to display it big and lo… Read More
2018-04-26 08:00
Teresa Giudice & friendsPaws4You, a Miami-based, non-profit animal rescue organization whose mission is to save dogs from euthanasia at Miami-Dade Animal Services and combat displacement… Read More
2018-04-25 14:36
An array of community stakeholders will explore the impact of climate change on Coconut Grove’s parks and public spaces, and will engage in a guided visioning exercise to prioritize co… Read More
2018-04-25 08:00
The Coconut Grove Food and Wine Festival is planned for Saturday, November 24 at Peacock Park.Coconut Grove has been known for having some of the finest food and wine festivals and it's been… Read More
2018-04-24 12:30
The Bookstore & Kitchen is moving. As you remember, The Bookstore in the Grove was sold last summer and they have operated in the Mayfair location. But now, they will be moving to 3444 M… Read More
2018-04-24 08:00
A piece by Tony Bernardo, New World School of the ArtsThe Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association Scholarship Program will recognize 20 talented art students from Miami-Dade County b… Read More
2018-04-23 12:51
Johanna ButlerJohanna Butler known as Coach Jo here in the Grove, ran the 122nd Boston Marathon last week in what was probably one of the worst weather days in the race's history. She f… Read More
2018-04-23 08:00
Dr. CasadoJoin The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove on Thursday, April 26 at 12:30 pm to hear Dr. Christina Casado, an acupuncturist and certified Chinese medical herbalist, who will discuss the… Read More
2018-04-22 08:00
I found a new bowl place that I really like. It's called Hibachi, Panasian Grill & Noodle Bar. It's at the former Quizno's place at 2490 SW 17th Avenue, across US1. The whole place has b… Read More
2018-04-20 13:00
This story from Tallahassee caught my eye as it has so many similarities to Coconut Grove.An Oak Tree is standing in the way of a $30 million development in Tallahassee. Sound familiar? They… Read More
2018-04-20 09:16
This was a comment left on the NCD story. I am the resident who called out Grove Beautiful as a political pac posing as concerned residents [at Wednesday's meeting]. They are funded and… Read More
2018-04-19 15:01
The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board met Wednesday night, the discussion focused on the new NCD plans for Coconut Grove. In the end, due to many requests by neighbors, the legislation was… Read More
2018-04-19 08:00
Get ready for more traffic. Grass River Property LLC and Terra Group LLC released these images for Grove Central, a large 5.18 acre developmend planned for US1 and 27 Avenue at the Metrorail… Read More
2018-04-18 08:00
Florentine Plaza has plans for a make-over, but it's not finalized, yet they are already scouting for tenants.The current plans for the complex to be called "The Grove MIA" doesn't appear to… Read More
2018-04-17 12:40
The Coconut Grove Park Homeowners Assn. (CGPHA)sent this mailing out yesterday, regarding the upcoming PZAB board hearing on the proposed new Coconut Grove NCD changes.It appears to man… Read More
2018-04-17 08:00
Join The Barnacle for an afternoon in the park for a celebration of William Shakespeare's birthday on Saturday, April 21 from noon to 3 pm.Enjoy:*Tea with Mrs. Shakespeare, Birthday Cake&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-04-16 12:30
Dr. CiereszkoJoin The Rotary Club of Coconut on Thursday, April 19 at 12:30 pm at the Sailing Club to hear Dr. Ana Ciereszko, a lobbyist for Miami Dade Public Schools, share her insight into… Read More
2018-04-16 08:00
I guess I'm immune to it, but a friend sent me these pictures and he asks, "How is it possible for luxury condos and boutique hotels to get built before repairs are made to our Peacock Park… Read More
2018-04-15 08:00
We have a couple of Grapevine shops where you can purchase books and merchandise and it supports the Grapevine.We have an Amazon store here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grovegrapevineAn… Read More
2018-04-14 08:00
A Community Discussion of Development Concepts for New Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use Development will be held at Kroma Gallery on Saturday, April 28. from 10 am to 12:30 pm.Five… Read More
2018-04-13 13:04
On the second Saturday of every month, Art Box hosts a Family Art Workshop. It's a perfect way to spend your Saturday mornings with your loved ones while working together to create a work of… Read More
2018-04-13 08:00
There is to be a trolley route change again. The City of Miami is having a meeting regarding this on Friday, April 27 at 6:30 pm.The changes will affect the Grove and Brickell trolley routes… Read More
2018-04-12 12:30
Solar Dogs: Zip Robertson, Anthony Dick, Bill Kunz and Eric Wagner.Photo by Harry GottliebEnjoy the "definitive South Florida sound" of Solar Dogs, a favorite home-grown string band, as they… Read More
2018-04-12 08:00
I saw this on Facebook, it's a column called "The Night Beat" by Don Branning which was published in The Miami News in 1962. It sort of makes you want to go back. I was going to retype it, b… Read More
2018-04-11 16:00
On Wednesday morning, Comm. Ken Russell came to explain his plan on spending $1 million on improving Village West, at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church which he called a band… Read More
2018-04-11 12:31
There has been an invitation going around online about a Grove Beautiful meeting, happening on Thursday, April 12 at the Mayfair Hotel (at 4:30 pm).If you go to their website, grovebeautiful… Read More
2018-04-11 08:00
There's a "Bark Crawl" in Coconut Grove, Saturday, April 14, designed to raise money for the Paws4U charity.The Blanche Park Dog Community organized the event.Tickets are $20. The event is f… Read More
2018-04-10 15:14
Commissioner Ken Russell announced that more than $1 million in funding will be going into the Village West to improve housing, jobs, health and education for local residents. He will announ… Read More
2018-04-10 14:28
I love this story. Palmetto Bay feared a new charter school would add too much traffic to the area, so the town bought the land that the school was interested in and they have plans to… Read More
2018-04-10 14:27
I saw on a discussion board somewhere that neighbors are wishing for a Trader Joe's for the Grove, which would be great. But that's been discussed in the past and nothing ever came out of it… Read More
2018-04-09 14:00
The Gibson Education Center is holding a Legal Fair on Saturday, April 21 from noon to 4 pm.Get free legal consultations on a variety of issues from volunteer attorneys who will be on s… Read More
2018-04-09 08:00
While we are talking about added density in the Grove, read this in Miami Today "Developer's payment to city gains more density in Wynwood." It's a trade-off in exchange for affordable… Read More
2018-04-07 13:20
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2018-04-07 08:00
Biscayne Bay Foundation, Coconut Grove Sailing Club and Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce are hosting their monthly Clarington Island Cleanup. Join them. The event is Saturday, April 21 from… Read More
2018-04-06 08:00
A series of free hands-on poetry and art workshops just for kids will be taking place at Shake-A-Leg in April."O, Dalé Miami" workshops, which is as part of the O, Miami Poetry Festiv… Read More
2018-04-05 08:00
Gallery Night - FAM Night is Saturday, April 7.Check out the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery featuring the work of Nancy Billings. Her exhibit "Hanging by a Thread" has an opening recept… Read More
2018-04-04 12:30
Honorary award winners from last year.The seventh annual La Plume Young Writers’ Contest is now accepting applications from Miami Dade students in grades 3-12. Writers may submit their… Read More
2018-04-04 08:00
Sunday, April 1, was the 42nd anniversary of the start of the Rocky Horror Picture Show's midnight showings. I read in Off the Grid, that the first midnight showing was in Greenwich Village… Read More
2018-04-03 13:03
The Coconut Grove Theater Foundation has raised $11 million in private donations and pledges. They also announced that architect Richard Heisenbottle has joined their development team.This i… Read More
2018-04-03 12:30
Barkfit is a new class for dog lovers, debuting in Coconut Grove; it's a dynamic workout for you and your pup.Exercise with your favorite furry friend in this interactive, comprehensive, and… Read More
2018-04-03 08:00
Miami City Planning department has a plan to increase the supply of housing in Coconut Grove by changing government regulations (up-zoning) to allow more units in the same space and District… Read More
2018-04-02 15:31
The Rotary Club of Coconut Grove invites you to join them at their next luncheon, on Thursday, April 5 at 12:30 pm at the Sailing Club to hear Dr. Judith Antinarella of The Villagers speak a… Read More
2018-04-02 13:00
The Grove is being scammed by our politicians. The new proposed zoning changes hurt the Grove in so many ways. It's almost as if it is a joke.Their idea is major over-development, there is t… Read More
2018-04-02 08:00
The Coconut Grove Park Homeowners Association sent out a resolution regarding changes to the Coconut Grove Building Code, which I think encompasses how most Grovites feel about the Grove.Whi… Read More
2018-04-01 08:00
2018-03-30 10:25
Back for the third installment, this year’s Seersucker Social at Vizcaya takes place on Mother’s Day for families to join in the fun and is all about 1920s lawn games, dancing an… Read More
2018-03-29 15:47
Hi,If you tried to email us after yesterday afternoon, you may have received an error message or returned mail.We changed servers, MX, DNS, etc. and things were screwed up.So please feel fre… Read More
2018-03-29 12:30
Bike Coconut Grove is organizing a bike ride on the Commodore Trail with City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez for Saturday, May 12, from 10 am to 1 pm.This family-friendly ride begins at Miami… Read More
2018-03-29 08:00
Mark KampGuru, author and speaker Mark Kamp, aka Marvelless Mark, has graciously agreed to be the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at their May 11 luncheon.Mark is an int… Read More
2018-03-28 10:29
Join Common Threads in the Vizcaya Village, once home to Vizcaya’s farm, to get your hands dirty with edible plants. Explore our kitchen garden, talk nutrition with the crew from Commo… Read More
2018-03-27 12:30
They're knocking down old buildings at Hibiscus and Grand Avenue this week, to make way for who knows what. Affordable housing? A Publix? Anything? The land will probably just sit there for… Read More
2018-03-27 10:40
I was at HistoryMiami recently to see that 305 Street Art exhibit, the one that features The King Mango Strut and AC Icees, I wrote about the opening here. And I was amazed at all the old Co… Read More
2018-03-26 12:30
Dr. Julia CayusoDr. Julia Cayuso, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Miami, will be the guest speaker at the March 29 Coconut Grove Rotary luncheon… Read More
2018-03-26 08:00
The Miami Dade Democratic Party is holding a fundraiser at the Bookstore & Kitchen on Saturday, April 14 from 7 to 9 pm.Cost is $50 per person. Tickets include food and beverages. T… Read More
2018-03-25 08:00
The City of Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority is hosting their Miami neighbors, and other interested affordable housing advocates, for a tour of Northwest Gardens on Saturday, April 7. The o… Read More
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